Thursday, April 10, 2014

Seedling Planting on Straw Bales, & Strawberry Plants

This time we’re planting seedlings inside the straw
bales, leaving plenty of room for the seedlings to grow.

I was going to use a knife to cut into each bale,
when Bulldog Man suggested using his hole saw to create the holes.

Once the holes were created, soil was placed into
each hole.Then each seedling was placed
inside the hole on top of the soil, and then additional soil was placed around
each tomato plant.

After planting the seedlings, we placed a plastic
curtain on the wire lines previously strung (see last post).We placed clothes pins on each end of the
curtain to secure it shut.It looks like
a miniature green house for the seedlings.

When the temperatures are warmer at night, I will
remove the curtain.Until then, the
curtain will remain pulled closed each night, and pulled open during the day
time hours.

I hope this experiment really pans out, and we get a
large harvest of vegetables from it.

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Bulldog Man and I picked up a large galvanized tub
to plant some strawberries.I drilled
holes for water drainage in the bottom of this tub, once done; I flipped it
over and placed coffee filters to help prevent the soil from escaping through
the drain holes.We loaded the tub with
good soil, planted the new strawberries, and layered straw up under each
strawberry plant to prevent snails and slugs from going after the plants.

Has the weather in your area allowed you to start
planting for spring yet?

I am not even going to think about planting anything that cannot with stand a frost until at least May. Our last frost date isn't until Mid May as it is and I am betting this year we will get some late frosts. In fact there is one forecast for Monday night again. I have 72 Tomato plants growing inside though and about 12 peppers. Everything else will be planted direct come May.

72 tomato plants inside, how cool!!! We've started planting in the ground. Were expecting a freeze next week, I have plastic to place over everything and buckets to cover plants. I guess you're hoping May hurry's up and gets here?

WOW that is a great idea Bulldog had made things much quicker I am sure. Oh I am loving this experiment of yours. Lots of veggies coming your way. I am looking out the window looking at mud and still some snowbanks so a little while longer her. Hug B

Yes, it was a great idea. Saved my fingers from digging after using a knife. So far I'm loving this experiment because I don't have to get down on my knees to plant things. I'm hoping for a large harvest on these vegetables this year. Oh soon sweetie the snow will be gone, and you be able to play in the dirt (garden).Hugs to you B

I have planted some strawberries, lettuce, chard, onions and garlic so far...plans for much, much more towards the end of April..typically our last frost is April 15th, but the past year or so we have been fooled so I am going to play it safe and wait just a bit longer this year...

You've got a great start to your garden. I've also planted lettuce, chard, onions, and garlic. I see signs of lettuce, and chard but no signs yet for onions or garlic. This year I'm prepared with buckets and plastic to cover in case of a frost. I've been watching the weather daily too.

Sweet Sandy - give that BullDog Man a big man bump from jam - that was brilliant! i am sooo happy that you are getting stuff in the ground, or should i say bales - bahahahahah! i have started my tomatoes and peppers in the house and we have spent the last few days making dirt - sifting compost, manure, and crushed seaweed. i have a pile of pots and whatnot ready in the greenhouse and hopefully it will be sunny tomorrow and i can start some lettuces and cold weather stuff. make sure to keep us updated on your bales and lots more pics please! you know i love the pics! much love to all of you!

I have no doubt you will be please with the bales - as will the plants. The look so cozy under that plastic. I tilled up the garden today and thought about how far ahead of me you are. I like your header photo. Reminds me of Wyoming - where my heart resides.

I'm excited and can't wait for a healthy harvest from the straw bales.The plants are cozy!!!! Tomorrow, I have more to cover because were expecting a frost. Congratulations on tilling up your garden, I remember you questioning of whether or not you were going to put one in. Thank you, I really like this header too. I'm a big fan of Wyoming, hubby was born in Casper :-)

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